[agents] Faculty Positions in CS: Masdar Institute (with 1 year @ MIT)

[Iyad Rahwan]

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Faculty Positions, Computing & Information Science

Masdar Institute (with Visiting Position @ MIT)

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Note: All areas in computer & information science are welcome

MASDAR INSTITUTE & MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY:

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, located in Abu Dhabi,
U.A.E., is a private, not-for-profit, independent, graduate-level,
research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation
of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The goal of the
Institute is to develop, over a period of years, indigenous R&D
capacity in Abu Dhabi, addressing issues of importance to the region
in critical areas such as: renewable energy, sustainability,
environment, water resources and microelectronics. The Institute
offers graduate degree programs (MSc & PhD) in science and engineering
disciplines with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable
technologies (www.masdar.ac.ae and http://web.mit.edu/mit-tdp/www/).

See also:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/arts/design/26masdar.html

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teach graduate courses (typically 2 max per year), supervise master and
doctoral students,
develop a research program, and participate in the Institute's service
and outreach activities. New faculty candidates have the opportunity
to spend up to 1 year as Visiting Scholars at MIT in Cambridge, MA,
and conduct a funded research project jointly with MIT faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Computing and Information Science program at the Masdar Institute
has full‐time, open‐rank (i.e., Full, Associate, or Assistant
Professor) faculty positions in the area of applied computer science.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated research and teaching
capability in one or more computer science discipline. While we
encourage applications from candidates with background in any area of
computer science, preference will be given to: algorithms, networking,
cryptography, computer security, and human-computer interaction.
Candidates must also have an interest in applying their research to
areas related to advanced energy and sustainability. Examples of
relevant research applications include software support for green
buildings, standards for intelligent physical infrastructure,
intelligent transportation systems, smart power grids, large-scale
scientific databases, etc. The applicants must be fluent in English. A
doctoral degree in computer science or a related field is required,
and post‐doctoral or industrial research experience is a plus.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is assisting Masdar Institute in
the search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately
and the positions will remain open until filled.  Application
materials should include applicant name and contact information, a
curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, an
application letter describing the applicant’s current position and how
his/her experience matches the position requirements, and e-mail
contact information for at least three references. Materials must be
submitted electronically to: masdar-faculty-applic at mit.edu